Alliser Thorne just became a badass in my eyes. I have tons of respect for him after that episode. He showed that while he is a massive tool, he is a great military commander. I NEVER got that sentiment from the books. Kudos, D&D!Also, Sam just showed he has some moxie as well. Seems it was a show of character growth from many angles. Jon steps up and is becoming more and more the leader. "Kill the boy and let the man be born."Isn't it gratifying to see Sam show more courage than that douchecanoe Janos Slynt. Boy, I hope they don't fuck up "Edd, fetch me a block!"

My main issue with that fight scene is that I had this sort of hope that

when Brienne goes to the Quiet Isle we would get a quiet sort of Hound cameo, because he's there alive working as a gravedigger. But if she's already fought him and knows what he looks like it seems increasingly unlikely that he will be coming back. I mean, it already was sort of wishful thinking, but I have a hard time letting go of the idea that Sandor Clegane is there.

I'm still hoping she'll be in the beginning of the next season, despite what's been said in interviews and stuff. Lady Stoneheart is just so important for so many reasons. I can't imagine why anyone wold think it's a good idea to stray so incredibly far from the source material.But I was definitely sad she didn't pop up at the end there. I watched through the credits, waiting and hoping, but it's not a Marvel movie, I guess.